Shipping Supervisor

NORTHEASTERN SUPPLY INC • Rosedale, MD

4d • $20 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

The Shipping Manager will work with other members of the distribution team to increase company profitability and customer satisfaction by efficient and cost-effective scheduling of deliveries and routing of trucks. The Shipping Manager will set up and maintain all drivers’ files for DOT.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum 3 years in similar position preferred
• Minimum 1 year in progressive position (3 years preferred)
• Knowledge of logistics, including carriers, shipping policies and procedures
• Delivers superior customer service
• Manages time effectively and adapts quickly to changing priorities
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Able to work independently with some direction
• Able to read a map and accurately plan a route
• Effective listening and good phone skills
• Problem-solving and analytical ability
• Superior organizational skills
• Comfortable in fast-paced environment
• Able to multi-task
• Capable of following written instructions and documented procedures
• Able to handle difficult customers with diplomacy and tact
• Team player who works productively with wide range of people
• Able to perform simple math operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Recognizes and understands product numbers and alpha/numeric codes
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Available

Responsibilities

• Efficient and cost-effective scheduling of deliveries and routing of trucks
• Establish proper routing
• Schedule pick-ups of returned materials from suppliers and customers
• Schedule repairs and maintenance of trucks and other company equipment
• Oversee that the manifests are run and given to drivers in a timely fashion
• Take telephone orders and other information related to delivery of merchandise
• Attend company meetings as requested
• Assist in taking scheduled inventories
• Coordinate activities with department heads and branch sales personnel
• Set-up and maintain all driver files for DOT
• Follow company policies and procedures
• Adhere to the rules and regulations as set forth in the Employee Handbook
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• short term disability
• long term disability
• life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED